Now Casting: A Series of Comedy Shorts Needs Talent + 3 More Gigs

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Don’t miss any of today’s top gigs! Land a major role in a series of comedy shorts, including the titular lead. Plus, a TV pilot, a feature-length dark comedy, and a film for Tvei Network are casting actors today!

Comedy Shorts Series

Playworld Pictures is seeking talent for “Karen,” a comedy series of short films blending cultural clashes and sharp humor. U.S.-based actors, aged 20–75, are wanted for various roles in the series, including three leads. Filming will take place on March 11–12 in South Florida. Pay is $300–$350 per day for two days of work with travel provided for some talent.

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“Codependent”

C-List Productions is seeking talent for “Codependent,” a TV pilot about twin brothers who are so codependent that, after one lands a great film job, they decide to live as one person because they can't function independently in society. Actors, aged 18 and older, are wanted for various roles. Rehearsals will begin in early January, followed by filming on Jan. 10–13 in Los Angeles. Pay is $100 per day minimum with meals provided.

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Untitled Dramedy

Join the cast of a feature-length dark comedy about a sexually frustrated suburban mom who becomes infatuated with her daughter’s substitute teacher after a tumultuous family BBQ, sending ripple effects throughout her community. A female actor of Japanese descent, age 25–50, is wanted to play the lead role of Mizuki, an ambitious businesswoman who finds herself moonlighting in karaoke bars as if being pulled there magnetically as the real Mizuki claws her way to the surface for the very first time. Filming will take place outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with dates TBD. Pay is $2,500 for 10 days of work with travel and meals included.

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“Pandora”

Pandora,” a feature film for Tvei Network about a camgirl who uses her wits and knowledge of pharmaceuticals to expose a predator’s deadly secrets after her account is mysteriously restricted, is casting a Black female actor, aged 18–25, for a supporting role. Filming will take place on Dec. 27–Jan. 3 in or around Atlanta, Georgia. Pay is $500–$1,000.

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